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Wolf, Edwin (1911-1991)
Wolf, Edwin (1911-1991) (06.12.1911 – 20.02.1991)
Bibliothekar, Gelehrter
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Beziehungen: University of Pennsylvania, Library, Affiliation, American Antiquarian Society, Affiliation,
Biographische Hinweise:
Edwin Wolf II established a reputation as a scholar, published numerous articles and exhibition catalogues, and fostered collaborative projects with other Philadelphia historical institutions, including the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the American Philosophical Society. He became President of the Friends of the University of Pennsylvania Library in 1947. In 1952 Wolf joined the Library Company of Philadelphia as a consultant and advisor. Over the decades he was instrumental in morphing the Library Company into an active research library. He ultimately became Chief Executive Officer and was named Librarian of the Library Company. He was elected as a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1953.
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Wolf, Edwin, 2nd, (1911-1991)